Senior EC&I Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for Senior EC&I Engineer roles on a contract basis, based in Cumbria or Warrington. 

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve technical queries from suppliers and clients in a timely and structured manner

• Support the Contract Engineering Lead throughout design and procurement phases

• Monitor equipment manufacturing, testing, and delivery through to site installation

• Review supplier documentation, technical submissions, and surveillance reports to required standards

• Identify and manage engineering risks, opportunities, and design changes

• Coordinate interface management across multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Assess and validate engineering modification requests for accuracy, compliance, and necessity

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Experience in instrumentation design, procurement, testing, or installation

• Strong capability in reviewing technical documentation and following up with suppliers

• Knowledge of British and/or EU electrical standards

• Background in heavy industry environments such as nuclear, power generation, or oil & gas

• Understanding of process instrumentation systems and their integration within complex facilities